Change makers

As children, many of us were told to consume calcium-rich foods like milk and cheese to grow strong and healthy bones. But did you ever consider how calcium affects your muscles? Associate Professor Bradley Launikonis of UQ’s School of Biomedical Science is on a mission to find out.

UQ alumnus Dr Anne Stark was invited to contribute to a book about women in medicine. She revealed her experience of being an intensive care patient who suffered toxic shock after an IVF miscarriage.

Meet the UQ graduate behind the first COVID-19 home diagnostic tool

Senior Research Fellow and registered nurse/midwife Dr Judith Dean tells students to be unafraid of new experiences. She has lived that mantra, journeying to UQ’s School of Public Health via South Sudan and Afghanistan.

A PhD graduate and senior lecturer at The University of Queensland, Dr Wagels is continually expanding his horizons, with living joint replacements and regenerated organs firmly in his sights.

UQCCR virologist, Dr Kym Lowry reflects on her career and the global impact of her work.

Proud Aboriginal and Italian woman Ella Ceolin is one of dozens of students at The University of Queensland to have received a life-changing scholarship from the Dr Alan van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Indigenous Health Education Bursary.

Dr Astrid Rodriguez-Acevedo is pushing her body to the limit as she calls for a level playing field for Latin American women in science.

The University of Queensland today pays tribute to one of the most influential figures in the history of the University and the State, the Honourable Sir Llew Edwards AC.